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9/10/2010: Pete and Freda's Lamb BBQ
Pete and Freda Cenarrusa are hosting the 5th Annual Family Style BBQ on September 10th beginning at 5:30PM. Enjoy a lamb dinner under the stars, entertainment and fun in a sheepherder's camp setting on the Basque Block. Proceeds will go to support Basque programs that promote the Basque language and culture. Special performance by the Oinkari Basque Dancers! Date: September 10, 2010 Time: Starts at 5:30PM Where; The Basque Block Tickets: Adults $40 / Couples $75 RSVP by phone to 208.338.1095 To purchase tickets by mail send a check to : Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Culture C/O Miren Eiguren 712 Warm Springs Ave. Boise, ID 83712 Please make checks payable to: Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Culture

9/11/2010: ICL's 4th annual Evening on the River
It's time again—the Idaho Conservation League's 4th annual Evening on the River: A Gathering of Conservation Friends. Get your tickets today! You Are Invited! Join us Saturday, September 11, 5-8 pm, at the Barber Park Education and Event Center for Evening on the River. Proceeds from our annual celebration help protect Idaho's clean air, clean water, wilderness and quality of life—the things you care about! You can savor fantastic food from local growers and producers, prepared by Life's Kitchen, sip wine from Tastevin Wine Merchants and beer from Teton Brewery, and enjoy live and silent auctions as well as music by local musicians. Sound Fun? Indeed! The event has sold out for the past two years, so get your tickets now. Pay just $75 per person for the feast, drinks, music and fun—It's a great deal! Guests must be 21 or older. RSVP by September 8. Purchase your tickets online by clicking here or contact Natalie Chavez (208.345.6933 x 10).

9/11/2010: Table Rock Challenge
Date: September 11, 2010 Time: 9:00AM Event: Table Rock Challenge Cost: $25 Course: Nine mile run or walk from Fort Boise Park to Table Rock and back. Registration: www.bluecirclesports.com Sponsored By: Treasure Valley Fire Prevention and Safety Cooperative & Shu’s Idaho Running Company Packet Pick up: September 10 at Shu’s Idaho Running Company Contact: Jennifer Smith, 387-5456, jennifer_e_smith@nifc.blm.gov

9/17/2010: Girls on the Run Idaho - Fall 2010
Registration Closing Date is Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:00 PM GIRLS ON THE RUN is an after school program for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls. GIRLS ON TRACK is for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls.We combine female mentors, physical activity and a tested curriculum to explore issues that girls face today and prepare them for a lifetime of high self-esteem and healthy living. Fees are based on a sliding fee scale depending on household income and ranges from $40-$110. Scholarships are available. Contact 208-388-4687. New scholarship guidelines are in place for 2010. Sites begin the week of September 13th and run until the week of November 15th. More sites might be added as the Fall season approaches. Check back for details. Monday, September 13, 2010 @ 11:59 PM - Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 11:59 PM local time GIRLS ON THE RUN LOCATIONS Boise Locations: Cynthia Mann Elementary Longfellow Elementary Riverstone International School Washington Elementary (M/W 3:45 to 5:00pm) Caldwell Location: Wilson Elementary Hidden Springs Location: Hidden Springs Elementary Meridian Location: Andrus Elementary River Valley Elementary Spalding Elementary (M/W 4:00 - 5:15pm)**SITE BEGINS AUGUST 30TH Nampa Location Idaho Arts Charter GIRLS ON TRACK LOCATION Eagle Middle School

9/19/2010: Run With The Animals 5000
Tarahumara medals to the top 3 in each 10 year age group brackets. Top male and female will receive $100 cash. Great raffle prizes for all, including 3 annual passes for our Zoo Boise! Benefit our great Zoo Boise. Time: 8:00 Men 8:40 Ladies Cost: $15.00 Early Registration Until August 15, 2010; $20.00 Late Registration Packet Pick up: Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Course: Flat, Fast and Beautiful on soft asphalt paved roads. Ideal for a PR effort regardless of your running ability. Registration: www.bluecirclesports.com Contact: Jose Fuentes at marathonsenshu@aol.com Be fast like a Cheetah, respond to the call of the Wild and register early! Sponsored By: Shu’s Idaho Running Company

9/21/2010: Celebrating Women in Business and Leadership
The 13th annual Celebrating Women in Business and Leadership is an exciting panel discussion with dynamic women leaders who will share their philosophy on success in today’s business world. The event includes dinner and a no-host bar. Registration is from 5:30 to 6:00 pm. The panel discussion runs from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and is moderated by KTVB’s Carolyn Holly. $25 General Admission $225 for a Table of 10 Online Reg. Closes September 19, 2010 11:59 PM To visit the event webiste and register - click here

9/22/2010: Run Fido Run
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010 Time: 9:00am Event: Run Fido Run - First Annual Doggie Dash Cost: $25 until September 3, 2010 (no fee online registration). Note: There is a $5 State Park entrace fee per vehicle Course: Run Fido Run, an Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents its first annual doggie dash - a 5K fun run/walk at the beautiful Eagle Island State Park . Bring your dog and race together on challenging dirt trails along with other animal lovers. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, as well as t-shirts and a special award for all canine runners. All proceeds will benefit local animal shelters and animal welfare organizations. So put on your running shoes, grab your pup's leash, and come join the fun. Registration: www.runfidorun.org - or register directly at Blue Circle Sports http://www.bluecirclesports.com/EventDetail_Master.aspx?meid=515. The field is limited to 150 participants. Late registration (if "spots" are still available) will be race day from 8:00am-8:30am, $30. Sponsored By: Shu's Idaho Running Company, Intracon NA, Boise Poop 911 Packet Pick up: Saturday, September 11, 2010 Eagle Island State Park (8:00am-8:30am) Donation: See donation information at www.runfidorun.org. All donations are tax deductible. Contact: See our website at www.runfidorun.org or email us at runfidorun@gmail.com.

9/23/2010: Concert for the Cure
You are invited to the Concert for the Cure - "Girls Night Out" fundraiser, featuring Nashville Recording Artist, Candy Coburn! This first annual event will take place September 23rd, 2010 at Hannah's. Special opening guests will include Rosalie Sorrels and Rebecca Scott. Get your girlfriends together and get ready for an evening of sisterhood, fun and music!! Purchase tickets at www.komenboise.org Times: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Hannah's 621 W. Main Street Boise, ID 83702

9/23/2010 - 9/25/2010: St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration
September 23rd & 24th - The Women's Show For the two days prior to the 5K, St. Luke's Celebration Women's Show is open for business. Thursday and Friday at the Boise Centre, participants, their families and the community visit the most comprehensive show for women in Idaho. September 25th - 5K Run,Walk & Stroll St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration 5K Run,Walk & Stroll is for ALL ages and ALL abilities. Join us for our 18th Annual Event and help us maintain the title of the LARGEST 5K for WOMEN and CHILDREN in the country. Run, Walk or Stroll from the high energy start line in downtown Boise to the fabulous Finish Line Party in Ann Morrison Park for fresh food, great entertainment and our Awards Ceremony. It's the ULTIMATE GIRL'S DAY OUT! The St. Luke’s Women’s Fitness Celebration 5K is for Women and Children. BOYS, AGES 12 and UNDER are welcome to participate. Males 13 or older are encouraged to volunteer. Registration details - click here

10/8/2010 - 10/10/2010: Trailing of the Sheep
Join us for the 14th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival. This year we are Celebrating our History of Sustainability. From the best organic, grass-fed lamb to beautiful woolen creations, lanolin, soaps, cheese and many other local products, sheep ranching has a long history of sustainability. Skip straight to the event website - click here Friday, October 8, 2010 For all workshops, contact CSI for registration 788-2033 Cooking With Lamb CK's Real Food Restaurant, Corner of Pine and Main in Hailey, 1 - 2:30pm. Cost: $50 Fiber Fest - Weaving on a Weighted Loom Time: 10 to 12:00 p.m., Cost: $50 Fiber Fest - Core Spun Yarn Time: 12:00 to 3:30 p.m., Cost: $55 (Includes Material fee) Fiber Fest - Nuno felting class Time: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., Cost: $45 (Includes Material fee) Fiber Fest - Locker hooking Time: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.Cost: $50 (Includes Material fee) Western Folklife Center and Heritage Museum Presentation & Open House The History of American Sheep Ranching in the West and the Ranching Heritage of the Wood River Valley, Ketchum Sun Valley Heritage and Ski Museum, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Art and Lamb Foodie Fest Lamb tastings from the finest Wood River Valley chefs and restaurants featuring local artists and photographers sharing their best sheep photography and paintings. 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sheep Tales Gathering - Opening Performance NexStage Theatre, Ketchum 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Featuring Alisa Smith, author of the bestselling books, The 100-Mile Diet and Plenty.Learn about the 100-Mile Challenge and the organic, fresh, local foods available here. Find out how eating locally can change the world. Saturday, October 9, 2010 Trailing of the Sheep Dog Trials, 7:00 am - dusk Folklife Fair, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Roberta McKercher Park, Hailey Peruvian musicians and dancers Oinkari Basque Dancers Boise Highlanders, bagpipers and drummers Polish Tatra Folklife musicians and dancers Sheep shearing demonstrations Sheep herding with dogs Sheep wagon displays Spinning and weaving demonstrations St. Charles Catholic Church featuring Basque food and vendors with lamb delicacies Children's activities and workshops Wool and craft shops NEW THIS YEAR! A Fiber Fest at the Folklife Fair - Juried Fleece competition and sale - Juried Skein competition and sale - Sheep to Shawl Competition - Spinner's competition NEW THIS YEAR! Children's workshops all day NEW! FOLKLIFE FAIR LAMB FEAST This year during the Folklife Fair we are featuring a culinary lamb feast prepared by the Valley’s best chefs and authentic Basque cuisine by Lisa and Mark Guerry. •CK’s Real Food with Chris Kastner will prepare lamb ribs with apple buttermilk and blue cheese coleslaw. • 310 Main with Derek Gallegos presents mini-lamb sliders on fresh homemade bread. • Fresshie’s with Adam and Jason Kraft might feature their gyro’s (still a secret). • La India’s Ken Sangha will feature lamb specialties from around the world. • Brian and Sue Ahern of Full Moon Catering. • Authentic basque cuisine by Lisa and Mark Guerry. A Night of Lamb Lamb specials at many of the finest restaurants. (See Lamb dine around) Sunday, October 10, 2010 Trailing of the Sheep Dog Trials, 7:00 am - dusk History of Sheepherding in the Wood River Valley, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Starbuck's on Main Street in Ketchum Trailing of the Sheep Parade 12:00 noon The highlight of the weekend. 1,500 sheep parade down Ketchum's Main Street with sheep ranching family members and herders. Blessing of the sheep, Peruvian musicians and dancers, Oinkari Basque dancers, the Boise Highlanders, the Polish Tatra musicians and dancers and sheep wagons. Trailing of the Sheep Barbecue, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Irving's Hill. Authentic ranch-style barbecue, plus La India. Fundraiser for the Festival. Sheepherder Hike, Ketchum Forest Service Park, 2:00 - 3:30 pm ALL WEEKEND Wooly sales and specials! Watch for the yellow and black Trailing of the Sheep Xing signs in business windows around the Wood River Valley and visit these businesses for Trailing of the Sheep specials. A special thank you to all of our local businesses who support the Festival.